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Leaders in Health and Safety

Fisher Scoggins Waters provide a tailored service to suit the needs of clients and provide the right level of response to Health and Safety related incidents.

We offer a comprehensive expert emergency response service, internal investigation advice, legal guidance and advice, support through Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Police investigations and prosecutions, and representation at Coroners' Inquests.

Fisher Scoggins Waters ranks as a Health and Safety Leader in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

Legal 500 2018-2019

As 'an excellent niche firm with a good reputation in the field', Fisher Scoggins Waters LLP 'offers a complete service to companies and individuals alike' and 'really puts in the effort to get to know its clients and their business environments'.

Chambers and Partners 2019

Respected team noted for its extensive expertise handling the full gamut of health and safety issues.

We can provide you with all the legal advice and guidance you need.

Please contact us by telephone on 0207 993 6960 or email Charlotte Waters to find out how Fisher Scoggins Waters can help you with any Health and Safety related issue.

Our Health & Safety Services

We can act as your Health and Safety Legal Consultants providing expert advice and guidance across all HSE legal requirements. Be prepared, preventative advise and training will allow you to get control of any situation that may arise, we can put together Health and Safety training programmes and advice sessions to suit all needs. Please contact Charlotte Waters to discuss.

The action taken in the immediate aftermath of an incident can have a crucial impact on the outcome of a case. We offer an expert emergency response service to brief key staff, liaise with investigating authorities (the Police or Health and Safety Executive HSE) and put in place a communication network and sound response strategy. Our experienced Health and Safety Lawyers will provide the necessary legal support during this challenging time.

Internal Health and Safety Investigations must be handled appropriately otherwise they can take the incident from bad to worse. A professional investigation team is highly recommended as they will have knowledge of what to look for, who to speak with and what to ask. Collating and recording all the information is a key aspect of any investigation. Our document management systems are an invaluable asset even during these early stages.

It is important to know your rights whether you are being interviewed by the Police or a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Inspector. Our Health and Safety Lawyers will be able to take you step by step through the process, advising on the powers that an Inspector has under Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (the HSWA), and/or powers of the Police under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. (PACE)

Under The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012, companies that the HSE consider are in material breach of any health and safety laws are liable for HSE’s related costs, including inspection, investigation and taking enforcement action.

If the HSE inspector considers the activity being carried out involves or will involve a risk of serious injury under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (the HSWA) he/she may serve a notice to stop the activity in question or take some other action. We can advise on the validity of a notice, the effect of the notice on your business operations, and provide legal representation at any appeal to the Employment Tribunal.

Where the Health and Safety incident has resulted in a fatality there may well follow a Coroners' Inquest. Our Health and Safety Solicitors will be able to attend on your behalf of Interested Persons and ask relevant questions of witnesses.

If the incident is of a serious public nature, there may well be a public inquiry. Fisher Scoggins Waters has represented clients at high profile cases such as the Public Inquiry into the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster and the Public Inquiry into the Dunblane shootings.

Fatal accidents in the workplace occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Those caught up in them often find themselves bewildered by what follows. Having helped businesses under investigation for corporate manslaughter, our Health & Safety specialists understand the impact such an investigation can have on a business and its people.

The firm ranks as a Health and Safety Leader in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

For more information on how Fisher Scoggins Waters can make a difference to your Health and Safety issue, please contact us by telephone on 0207 993 6960 or email Charlotte Waters

Fisher Scoggins Waters LLP SolicitorsOur team are experts in their field and provide an excellent service. With a strong hands-on Partner focus we are able to offer a tailor-made approach to meet our clients' specific needs.